Bowie, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Permits and Inspections

Street address

307 N. Mason St., Bowie, TX 76230

Phone

940-872-1114 ext. 131

bowiecode@cityofbowietx.com

Coverage

Bowie operates a full municipal permit and inspection program for residential and non-residential work inside city limits.

Online portal

Permit Applications

CivicPlus

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bowie

Bowie requires permits for residential building, non-residential building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, moving, demolition, fire protection, and curb/street cut work.

Note: No city-authored exempt-work list was found on the reviewed public Bowie permit pages.

Required documents

Completed permit application or registration form
Permit documents as specified for the permit type
Applicable fees

Building code: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2017 National Electric Code
Permit validity: No public general building permit expiration rule was located.
Contractor requirements: Bowie requires contractor registration. Annual building contractor license fee is $35.00 and requires either a contractor bond with a $20,000 minimum or a $300,000 minimum general liability policy.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No general permit issuance timeline posted. Next-business-day inspections are available if city inspection requests are submitted by 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and Bureau Veritas inspection requests by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

01

Identify the permit type from the city permit application page and complete the applicable application or registration form.
02

Submit permit documents and fees to the city. Complete submittal documents are needed to expedite review.
03

If plan review is required, Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review and contacts the applicant if revisions are needed.
04

Pay permit and any plan review fees.
05

Schedule inspections with the city or Bureau Veritas, depending on the inspection type.
06

Complete required inspections and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy when applicable.

Typical processing time: No general permit issuance timeline posted. Next-business-day inspections are available if city inspection requests are submitted by 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and Bureau Veritas inspection requests by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bowie building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential accessory structure permit $35.00; fence permit $20.00; non-residential valuation fee schedule starts at $25.00 for $1,000 and less

Plan check fee

Equal to the building permit fee when plan review is required

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Residential permits are mostly flat fees. Non-residential building permits use a valuation schedule.

Trade permit fee

Flat fees for moving, demolition, certificate of occupancy, curb/street cut, and fire protection permits

Reinspection fee

$25.00 each

Penalty (no permit)

Work started before permit issuance is charged at double permit fees

Permit documents and fees are submitted to the city; no dedicated online permit-payment workflow was clearly described

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

City: 940-872-1114 ext. 131 (phone)
Bureau Veritas: 817-335-8111 or 877-837-8775 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: City inspection requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday for next-business-day inspections. Bureau Veritas requests must be submitted by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday for next-business-day inspections.

Typical sequence: Submittal, plan review if required, permit issuance, trade and building inspections, and final approval or certificate of occupancy as applicable

Source: Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bowie permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bowie, TX? ▸

Bowie requires permits for residential building, non-residential building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, moving, demolition, fire protection, and curb/street cut work.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Bowie, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Bowie, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential accessory structure permit $35.00; fence permit $20.00; non-residential valuation fee schedule starts at $25.00 for $1,000 and less. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential permits are mostly flat fees. Non-residential building permits use a valuation schedule.. Plan check fee: Equal to the building permit fee when plan review is required.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bowie, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Bowie, TX, follow these steps: 1. Identify the permit type from the city permit application page and complete the applicable application or registration form. 2. Submit permit documents and fees to the city. Complete submittal documents are needed to expedite review. 3. If plan review is required, Bureau Veritas performs residential and commercial plan review and contacts the applicant if revisions are needed. 4. Pay permit and any plan review fees. 5. Schedule inspections with the city or Bureau Veritas, depending on the inspection type. 6. Complete required inspections and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy when applicable.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bowie, TX? ▸

Building permit processing times in Bowie, TX typically run No general permit issuance timeline posted. Next-business-day inspections are available if city inspection requests are submitted by 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and Bureau Veritas inspection requests by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bowie, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bowie, TX via: City: 940-872-1114 ext. 131, Bureau Veritas: 817-335-8111 or 877-837-8775. City inspection requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday for next-business-day inspections. Bureau Veritas requests must be submitted by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday for next-business-day inspections..

last verified April 2026 source Building Permits and Inspections ↗ entry id permits/texas/montague/bowie-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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